Question

the author paints an alarming picture of the state of our oceans. which items would most likely alarm environmentalists? a dead fish with seagulls fighting over them. b rotten seaweed with flies buzzing over it. c plastic bottles and nylon fishing line d tree roots and branches.

Explanation:

Environmentalists are concerned about pollution and human - made waste in the oceans. Plastic bottles and nylon fishing line are non - biodegradable human - made items that can cause significant harm to marine life and the ocean ecosystem. Dead fish and rotten seaweed can be part of natural cycles, and tree roots and branches are not typical ocean pollutants.

Answer:

C. plastic bottles and nylon fishing line